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The investigation by the Zurich Public Prosecutors' Office concluded there was "no evidence of criminal conduct or negligence on the part of the organiser".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Those pictures require patience, time, and pain to conjure on the part of the applicant.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
“Obviously, the more recent mass arrests have amplified it. Especially with just how many people are being arrested, negligence on the part of the officers can certainly be a problem,” Goldman said.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026
“From a sentiment perspective,” expectations on the part of investors were “clearly quite high.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
Besides, Jenny and Bill made up for any neglect on the part of the big boys a hundred times or more.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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